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Tobi Calebs

Oshawa

Summary

Results-driven leader with extensive experience in coaching, project management and relationship management. Skilled in optimizing operational efficiency and resolving complex issues, contributing to improved customer satisfaction and team performance. Successfully led teams in high-pressure environments to achieve operational excellence and enhance customer loyalty.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Insurance Technical Service Representative

HUB International Limited
06.2023 - Current
  • Policy Administration: Processed endorsements, renewals, and cancellations for clients, ensuring all documentation met provincial regulatory standards.
  • Technical Support: Managed the issuance of high-volume Certificates of Insurance (COIs), binders, and liability cards with a 24-hour turnaround time.
  • Data Integrity: Maintained 98%+ accuracy in the Applied Epic management system, updating client files, tracking activities, and managing expiration lists.
  • Liaison & Communication: Acted as a key point of contact between Brokers and Carriers to resolve billing discrepancies and clarify coverage details.
  • Financial Processing: Handled billings, processed debit and credit card transactions, and prepared finance contracts for client signature.

Assistant Front Store Manager

Shoppers Drug Mart
10.2021 - 05.2023

Store Operations & Efficiency

  • Optimized product flow from backroom to sales floor, ensuring 100% adherence to planograms and corporate merchandising standards.
  • Managed inventory lifecycle, including receiving, stocking, and seasonal transitions, resulting in a 30% reduction in shrinkage.
  • Maintained peak store standards by conducting daily "Store Walks" to identify and resolve operational gaps in cleanliness, pricing, and stock levels.

Leadership & Team Management

  • Supervised and mentored a team of 15 associates, fostering a high-performance culture and improving staff retention.
  • Led staff training on the Shoppers Drug Mart Academy modules, ensuring all team members were compliant with health, safety, and service protocols.

Financial & Sales Growth

  • Analyzed weekly KPI reports (EBITDA, Gross Profit, and Sales vs. Target) to implement floor-level strategies that boosted impulse purchases.
  • Driving loyalty program engagement by coaching staff on PC Optimum sign-ups, consistently exceeding weekly enrollment targets.
  • Resolved complex customer escalations with a focus on brand loyalty, maintaining a 96% positive customer satisfaction rating.

Top Skills

  • Software: MMS Inventory System, Point of Sale (POS) Management, Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Compliance: Health & Safety Regulations, AODA, Labour Standards, Pharmacy/Front Store interface protocols.

Food Service Manager

Tim Hortons
08.2019 - 09.2021
  • Operational Excellence: Directed day-to-day operations for high-volume locations, ensuring consistent speed of service and product quality in alignment with Tim Horton's’ brand standards.
  • Team Leadership: Recruited, trained, and mentored a team of 35 staff members across 3 store locations; developed a high-retention culture through clear communication, performance coaching, and effective scheduling.
  • Financial Management: Controlled labor and food costs by analyzing weekly P&L statements, optimizing inventory levels, and reducing waste by 30%.
  • Guest Satisfaction: Resolved guest concerns with urgency and professionalism, maintaining a high Guest Satisfaction Score (GSS) through proactive floor management.
  • Compliance & Safety: Ensured strict adherence to Always Fresh standards, HACCP food safety protocols, and provincial health regulations, consistently achieving "Gold" status on internal audits.
  • Inventory Control: Managed supply chain orders and equipment maintenance schedules to ensure zero downtime during peak morning and lunch rushes.

Top Skills

  • Technical: Tims POS Systems, Clearview Inventory Management Software, Microsoft Excel, Labor Scheduling.
  • Certifications: Food Handler Certification, First Aid/CPR, WHMIS.
  • Soft Skills: Crisis Management, Conflict Resolution, Multi-tasking, Time Management.

Business Development Associate

Housessories Limited
04.2015 - 12.2015
  • Lead Generation: Researched and identified prospective corporate and individual clients, expanding the sales pipeline by 10%.
  • Consultative Sales: Conducted site visits and client consultations to understand spatial needs, translating them into customized interior solution proposals.
  • Relationship Management: Managed a portfolio of 3 key accounts, ensuring a 100% client retention rate through proactive communication and post-installation follow-ups.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with in-house designers and production teams to ensure project specifications were met on time and within budget.
  • Revenue Growth: Consistently met or exceeded monthly sales targets by an average of 20%, contributing to overall company market expansion in the Lagos region.
  • Market Analysis: Monitored industry trends in furniture design and space planning to provide management with actionable insights for new product development.

Top Skills

  • Hard Skills: CRM Software, Microsoft Office Suite, Basic AutoCAD/Space Planning knowledge, Lead Prospecting.
  • Soft Skills: Negotiation, High-Stakes Presentation, Strategic Networking, Project Coordination, Emotional Intelligence.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Human Resources Management

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York
12.2018

Bachelor of Arts - French Studies

Babcock University
Nigeria
04.2013

Graduate Certificate - International Development

Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
Scarborough
12.2016

Skills

  • Employee coaching
  • Loss prevention strategies
  • Scheduling coordination
  • Customer service
  • Staff leadership
  • Staff supervision
  • Lead development
  • Customer relationship management
  • Project management
  • Remote support
  • Service support
  • Problem-solving and De-escalations

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working

Timeline

Insurance Technical Service Representative

HUB International Limited
06.2023 - Current

Assistant Front Store Manager

Shoppers Drug Mart
10.2021 - 05.2023

Food Service Manager

Tim Hortons
08.2019 - 09.2021

Business Development Associate

Housessories Limited
04.2015 - 12.2015

Graduate Certificate - Human Resources Management

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology

Bachelor of Arts - French Studies

Babcock University

Graduate Certificate - International Development

Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
Tobi Calebs